85-608: Superior Avenue is the main wide thoroughfare and part of U.S. Route 6 in Ohio in Downtown Cleveland , the largest and most populated city of Northeast Ohio . Superior runs through the central hub of Cleveland, Public Square . However, the only traffic that can go through the square is bus, bike, and pedestrian transportation. In 2016, the city of Cleveland completed renovation of the Public Square green space and it
170-773: A "salute to the union", is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable military base. New York City has the largest fireworks display in the country sponsored by Macy's , with more than 22 tons of pyrotechnics exploded in 2009. It generally holds displays in the East River. Other major displays are in Seattle on Lake Union ; in San Diego over Mission Bay ; in Boston on the Charles River ; in Philadelphia over
255-590: A $ 45 million Center for Innovation in Health Professions. One block north of campus along Chester Ave, the privately developed Langston Apartments will add over 300 apartments units. The $ 54 million project opened Phase I in 2012, with Phase II opening in 2013. Relocation of the Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, being developed by Geis Company, is spurring a $ 200 million mixed-use development at
340-471: A $ 500 million expansion. Recently completed projects include a new Student Center ($ 55 million), Euclid Commons Dorms (5 buildings costing $ 60 million), "College Town" (373 new residential units), Middough Building ($ 20 million) and College of Education and Human Services Building ($ 37 million). Upcoming projects include converting the Mather Mansion into a boutique hotel and the construction of
425-409: A 750,000-square-foot Convention Center. The LEED Silver-certified Convention Center includes a 225,928-square-foot exhibit hall divisible into three halls, as well as 46,166 square feet of total ballroom space, made up of three grand ballrooms totaling 32,193 square feet and two junior ballrooms totaling 10,937 square feet. Views of Lake Erie from a 9,520-square-foot patio completes the northern border of
510-704: A Seatube. The attraction was constructed around the building's architectural characteristics—including its smokestacks, columns and narrow hallways. Developers were not allowed to modify the structure or paint some walls because the old complex is on the National Register of Historic Places . The Greater Cleveland Aquarium was the first in the United States by New Zealand -based developer Marinescape NZ Ltd., who has built more than 20 aquariums in Europe , Asia , and Australia . Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
595-685: A fire pit at Star Plaza, a 28-foot-tall digital display, and architectural lighting to show off details of the historic buildings. The Civic Center district holds Cleveland's governmental and public buildings. The most visible structure is the Justice Center Complex , consisting of the Cleveland Police Department headquarters and Cuyahoga County Jail. Other notable structures include Cleveland City Hall , Cuyahoga County and Cleveland Municipal Courts, Public Auditorium , Cleveland Public Library main buildings,
680-623: A great deal, and CSU opened its second residence hall, a complete retrofit of Fenn Tower, in the fall of 2006. Over the past decade, CSU has partnered with the city and other area stakeholders to transfer technology research into startup companies and enterprises, improving the economy of the area and stimulating downtown life in the Quadrangle. As part of CSU, the Wolstein Center , formerly the CSU Convocation Center,
765-423: A picnic or barbecue; many take advantage of the day off and, in some years, a long weekend to gather with family members or friends. Parades are often attended in many towns and cities, some being hours-long, with many floats and participants. Parades are often held in the mid-late morning (before get-togethers), with longer spectacles sometimes extending into the early afternoon. Fireworks displays typically occur in
850-582: A signatory of the Declaration of Independence, James Monroe , another Founding Father who was elected president, also died on July 4, 1831, making him the third President who died on the anniversary of independence. The only U.S. president to have been born on Independence Day was Calvin Coolidge , who was born on July 4, 1872. Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays. Per 5 U.S.C. § 6103 , Independence Day
935-614: Is a 500-acre (2.0 km ) downtown Cleveland neighborhood just east of the central business district. The district is bordered by Lakeside Avenue to the north, Broadway Avenue to the south, East 17th Street to the west and East 30th Street to the east. Members of the Campus District include Cleveland State University, St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, Cuyahoga Community College and more. Cleveland State University has in past years been derided as an open enrollment commuter school, but has moved to dispel that belief. The university
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#17327797945141020-593: Is a 5000-seat outdoor amphitheater. In 2012, it underwent in $ 1 million upgrade that included a new entrance constructed 200 feet north of the old one, creating space for an expanded riverfront plaza. Other upgrades included new brick pavement for the plaza and new fencing. In the fall of 2010, the Trust for Public Land and the Cleveland Rowing Foundation successfully purchased seven acres of commercial riverfront land for $ 3.2 million. The partnership
1105-498: Is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions (such as the postal service and federal courts ) are closed on that day. While the legal holiday remains on July 4, if that date happens to be on a Saturday or Sunday, then federal government employees will instead take the day off on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively. Other non-essential that are non-government related may also be closed that day. Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending
1190-414: Is a popular restaurant and entertainment street adjacent to Prospect Avenue, Cleveland's historic " Radio Row ." East 4th encompasses Cleveland's House of Blues , Iron Chef Michael Symon 's Mabel's BBQ, comedy club/restaurant Pickwick and Frolic, as well as a dozen other dining and retail storefronts. The neighborhood is home to hundreds of residents who live in the apartments and loft condominiums above
1275-530: Is all Class A office space and features a green, open-air rooftop terrace. Two Waterfront Line Rapid stations , Settlers Landing station and Main Avenue station received $ 375,000 upgrades. Work at both stations includes replacing brick and concrete pavers, repairing the glass shelters, and demolishing ticket booths. At Settlers Landing , crews will restore eight etched glass panels that act as wind screens. The artwork depicts scenes of Cleveland's settlement and
1360-675: Is causing the population to continue to climb, along with some new construction—totaling over 1500 additional new units. Located in the east bank of the Flats , the 150-room Aloft Hotels -branded hotel opened in the summer 2013. The hotel is part of a $ 500 million mixed-used project known as the Flats East Bank . A $ 64 million renovation and new branding of the 484-room Westin Hotel was completed Spring 2014. Independence Day (United States) Independence Day , known colloquially as
1445-663: Is centered on the Mall A. On the western edge, Willard Park is host to the controversial public art, known as the Free Stamp . On the eastern edge sits Fort Huntington Park, containing a statue of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry commemorating the Battle of Lake Erie , a statue of Clevelander Jesse Owens , and the Cleveland Police Department memorial of officers killed in the line of duty. A major addition to
1530-568: Is converting the vacant concrete-covered site into Rivergate Park , a new recreational center in the Flats. Officially opened in May 2011, the park preserves public access to the Cuyahoga River for access to activities including kayaking, canoeing, rowing and dragon boating. Long-term plans include a canoe/kayak launch facility, concessions, and public restrooms. Cleveland Metroparks will replace
1615-506: Is downtown's cultural heart. The area is dominated by five historic theaters built during the 1920s – State , Palace , Allen , Hanna , and Ohio theaters are all located in a cluster near the intersection of Euclid Avenue and E. 14th Street. Additionally, the smaller theaters include the 14th Street Theater, Kennedy's Theater, Westfield Insurance Studio Theater, Second Stage, and Helen Rosenfeld Lewis Bialosky Lab Theatre. Ideastream Public Media teamed up with Playhouse Square to renovate
1700-638: Is housed in the City Club Building, which is at the corner of East Ninth and Euclid. WKYC , the local NBC affiliate , has its broadcast center on Lakeside Avenue on the northern end of the district. WOIO , the CBS affiliate, and WUAB , the CW affiliate, both owned by Gray Television are housed in Reserve Square on East 12th Street. Good Karma Broadcasting houses its station, WKNR , inside
1785-486: Is located in the Campus District, and serves as the home of CSU Men's Basketball and various concerts and special events throughout the year. Located north of Campus District is the Superior Arts District. The district once served as the center of Cleveland's garment industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, "second only to New York." However, as Cleveland's garment industry declined, many of
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#17327797945141870-435: Is progressing through a master plan to raise standards, enrollment, and rebuild its fortress-like campus. CSU plans to build a college town adjacent to downtown, including new retail, restaurants and housing to serve an increase of resident students planned to be in the thousands. The university's desire to attract more traditional college students and begin to raise its stature as a research university figure into these plans
1955-459: Is the case. Downtown Cleveland Downtown Cleveland is the central business district of Cleveland, Ohio , United States. The economic and cultural center of the city and the Cleveland metropolitan area , it is Cleveland's oldest district, with its Public Square laid out by city founder General Moses Cleaveland in 1796. Downtown Cleveland is bounded by Lake Erie to the north,
2040-413: Is the largest downtown neighborhood by population, and continues to grow with an assortment of shops, clubs, bars, and loft condos/apartments . West Sixth Street is known as the heart of the district. Famously, the 17-story Rockefeller Building sits on the corner West Sixth and Superior Ave erected by John D. Rockefeller . Home to the second-largest performing arts complex in the U.S., Playhouse Square
2125-403: Is typically one of the busiest United States travel periods of the year, as many people use what is often a three-day holiday weekend for extended vacation trips. The Philippines celebrates July 4 as its Republic Day to commemorate the day in 1946 when it ceased to be a U.S. territory and the United States officially recognized Philippine Independence . July 4 was intentionally chosen by
2210-464: The COVID-19 pandemic forced cancellations of shows. Some local or regional firework sales are limited or prohibited because of dry weather or other specific concerns. On these occasions the public may be prohibited from purchasing or discharging fireworks, but professional displays (such as those at sports events) may still take place. A salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called
2295-591: The Civil War . Public Square also features a statue of Cleaveland; a statue of Tom L. Johnson , the city's most famous mayor; a large amount of shrubbery and other landscaping; and a large public fountain. The Consulate-General of Slovenia in Cleveland (formerly the Consulate-General of Yugoslavia in the city) is located in the 55 Public Square building. Notable buildings on Public Square include
2380-692: The Cuyahoga Valley to the west, and Interstate 90 to the south and east. It encompasses several subdistricts, and its diverse architecture includes the Cleveland Mall , one of the most complete examples of City Beautiful design in the United States . Downtown's residential population has grown significantly since the 2000s and especially 2010s, registering the largest population growth, by percentage, of any Cleveland neighborhood over that time. The heart of downtown, Public Square
2465-590: The Declaration of Independence , a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by the Committee of Five , which asked Thomas Jefferson to author its first draft. While Jefferson consulted extensively with the other four members of the Committee of Five, he largely wrote the Declaration of Independence in isolation over 17 days between June 11, 1776, and June 28, 1776, from the second floor he
2550-827: The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland , the Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse , and the Cleveland Metropolitan School District administration building (now occupied by the Drury Plaza Hotel ). The Public Malls , Malls A, B, and C, also known as the Burnham Malls, hold public green space and gardens fronting the lake. The Fountain of Eternal Life , also known as the War Memorial Fountain,
2635-824: The Fourth of July , is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America . The Founding Father delegates of the Second Continental Congress declared that the Thirteen Colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain , King George III , and were now united, free, and independent states. The Congress voted to approve independence by passing
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2720-480: The Lee Resolution on July 2 and adopted the Declaration of Independence two days later, on July 4. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks , parades , barbecues , carnivals , fairs , picnics , concerts , baseball games , family reunions , political speeches , and ceremonies, in addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of
2805-604: The PNC Center ) and the demolition of long-time Short Vincent establishments in the late 1970s. Home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum , Great Lakes Science Center , FirstEnergy Stadium , Steamship William G. Mather Maritime Museum and the USS Cod , North Coast Harbor is the tourist district of downtown Cleveland. The North Coast District is home to the city's port, although there are long-term plans to move
2890-879: The Philadelphia Museum of Art ; in San Francisco over the San Francisco Bay ; and on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. During the annual Windsor–Detroit International Freedom Festival , Detroit, Michigan , hosts one of the largest fireworks displays in North America, over the Detroit River , to celebrate Independence Day in conjunction with Windsor, Ontario 's celebration of Canada Day . The first week of July
2975-560: The Terminal Tower , home to Tower City Center , 200 Public Square - the former BP Building (renamed in 2005), as well as Key Tower , the tallest building in Ohio and one of the tallest in the United States. Public Square is also home to the historic Old Stone Church , completed in 1855. The west side of Public Square was to become the headquarters of the Cleveland Trust Company, then called Ameritrust, but
3060-462: The War of 1812 . Firework shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public show. Safety concerns have led some states to ban fireworks or limit the sizes and types allowed. In addition, local and regional conditions may dictate whether the sale or use of fireworks in an area will be allowed; for example, the global supply chain crisis following
3145-674: The "silver chisel" due to its distinct shape. The seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cleveland , the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist , is located at the heart of the district on E.9th. There is a large cluster of high-rise downtown housing in this area, largely concentrated in the East 12th Street area. Alexander Mann's U.S. headquarters and Medical Mutual headquarters are present here. The City Club of Cleveland
3230-563: The 1940s and 1950s. Short Vincent became the "gathering place for gamblers, sports figures, racketeers, lawyers, and newspapermen" and "offered good food, underworld gossip, and the odds on anything." The street's Theatrical Grill served as the "headquarters" for notorious mobster Shondor Birns , but also hosted visiting celebrities such as Frank Sinatra , Marilyn Monroe , Dean Martin , Lauren Bacall , Tony Bennett , Judy Garland , and Milton Berle , among many others. Mobster Danny Greene and boxing promoter Don King were also regulars on
3315-403: The 1950s to 1980s. The tallest is Erieview Tower at 40-stories, the centerpiece of the largely unbuilt Erieview Urban Renewal Project of the 1960s. The Galleria was added to the tower in the 1980s originally as a shopping mall, but today serves as a mix of small stores, office space, gardens under the glass , radio headquarters, and a food court. The 31-story One Cleveland Center is nicknamed
3400-484: The 2020 census, there are 7,244 occupied units in Downtown out of a total 9,569 units, which is a 75.7% occupancy rate and, despite Crain's optimistic numbers, the census also reports 13,338 people living in the Downtown area. The demographic composition of Downtown in 2020 was 53.1% white, 32% African American, 10.1% Asian and Pacific Islander, and 4.9% mixed and other groups. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 5.3% of
3485-409: The Declaration was signed nearly a month after its adoption, on August 2, 1776, and not on July 4 as is commonly believed. By remarkable coincidence, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the only two signatories of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as presidents of the United States , both died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration. Although not
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3570-523: The East Bank as an extension of Downtown. Historically significant, the Flats served as the location of Moses Cleaveland 's first landing when he founded the city. It was also the location of some of the earliest populations of Cleveland. Lorenzo Carter , the first permanent European settler in the city, built his cabin on the banks of the Cuyahoga in the Flats. Throughout much of Cleveland history,
3655-486: The English city of Gloucester , its cathedral rang bells in 2019 and 2020 for the anthem " The Star-Spangled Banner " every July 4 for its links to the anthem , commemorating its status as the birthplace of John Stafford Smith , who composed the tune on which the anthem is based. (federal) = federal holidays, (abbreviation) = state/territorial holidays, (religious) = religious holidays, (cultural) = holiday related to
3740-612: The Euclid Avenue streetscape, rebuilding the street from storefront to storefront, removing old vaults and streetcar tracks, and building new sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping. The project included a large public arts component, with different areas of the Euclid Corridor route being addressed by local and national artists. The project is expected to spur investments in residential, retail, office, and mixed-use redevelopments, including over 4,000 residential units along
3825-438: The Flats area was almost entirely industrial. By the 1980s, it had become a popular nightlife district in Cleveland. Its demise in the early 2000s spurred a complete redevelopment where a majority of the existing buildings were demolished. In its place, an 8-story Aloft Hotel and a 21-story office tower were built. Restaurants, apartments, and a riverside promenade are planned for Phase II of this mixed-use project. The West Bank of
3910-536: The Flats contains the majority of the district's residential population, primary stemming from a set of apartments and condos known as Stonebridge. The areas also boasts bars, restaurants, jet ski rental, strip clubs, and, most recently, the home of the Greater Cleveland Aquarium . The current state of the Flats is in mixed-use redevelopment. In December 2020, Crain's Cleveland Business estimated Downtown's population to be 20,000. According to
3995-489: The Galleria at Erieview . Short Vincent , located between East 6th and East 9th Street, is short street that once served as one of Cleveland's major entertainment districts and a center for the city's nightlife. Densely packed with restaurants, dive bars, jazz clubs, and bounded by the risqué Roxy Burlesque Theater and the art deco Bond Clothing Store, the district first emerged in the late 1920s and reached its height in
4080-638: The Gem of the Ocean "; " God Bless America "; " America the Beautiful "; " My Country, 'Tis of Thee "; " This Land Is Your Land "; " Stars and Stripes Forever "; " Yankee Doodle "; " God Bless the U.S.A. " and " Dixie " (in southern states); " Lift Every Voice and Sing "; and occasionally (but has nominally fallen out of favor), " Hail Columbia ". Some of the lyrics recall images of the Revolutionary War or
4165-477: The Idea Center; this includes PBS station WVIZ (channel 25), NPR member WKSU ( 89.7 FM ) and classical music / jazz outlet WCLV ( 90.3 FM ). WKSU also is relayed over a regional network, including WCPN ( 104.9 FM ). Residents of the district also include Cleveland Playhouse and Cleveland State University performing arts. In spring 2014, a $ 16 million outdoor streetscape transformation
4250-505: The Rock Hall, and serves as a commuter and business airport that reduces small aircraft traffic at the larger Cleveland Hopkins International Airport , located southwest of downtown. The district fronts Lake Erie on the north and also includes Voinovich Park and a fishing pier. Plans for the city's lakefront include adding thousands of housing units, retail shops, a marina, and other amenities to North Coast Harbor. The Campus District
4335-523: The Short Vincent. The north side of the street was considered the "respectable" side, while the south side was a center for the numbers racket and was "studded with girlie shows." The pavement between the two sides "was referred to as the Gaza Strip." The area fell into decline by the 1960s and 1970s and disappeared as an entertainment district with the expansion of National City Bank (today
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#17327797945144420-692: The United States because it corresponds to its Independence Day, and this day was observed in the Philippines as Independence Day until 1962. In 1964, the name of the July 4 holiday was changed to Republic Day. Rebild National Park in Denmark is said to hold the largest July 4 celebrations outside of the United States. While not an Independence Day celebration by any means, the city of Trois-Rivières , Quebec , Canada celebrates its founding every July 4, having been founded on July 4, 1634. Trois-Rivières
4505-631: The United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States. During the American Revolution , the legal separation of the thirteen colonies from Great Britain in 1776 actually occurred on July 2, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia declaring the United States independent from Great Britain's rule. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to
4590-410: The Wolstein Group and Fairmount Properties. Opening in June 2013, the $ 275 million first phase included a 23-story office tower, 8-story Aloft hotel , restaurants, and a 16,000 sq. ft. health club, The office tower has been named the " Ernst and Young building." The two anchor tenants include the law firm Tucker Ellis and West, and the largest tenant, Ernst and Young . The 450,000 sq. ft. office tower
4675-467: The area is the $ 465 million Global Center for Health Innovation and Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland . Cleveland's financial district, the area around East 9th street from Lake Erie south to Prospect Avenue, serves as corporate or regional home to many firms in the financial, business, legal, communications and publishing sectors of the city's economy. Architecturally, the area is characterized by large, glass office towers built predominately in
4760-415: The area. Today, the mixed use area serves as a live-work district for local artists, and includes several apartments, bars, restaurants, and cafes. The Cuyahoga River splits The Flats into two halves: the East Bank of the Flats and the West Bank of the Flats. Although the Cleveland City Planning Commission considers most of the area to be part of the Cuyahoga Valley neighborhood, it also defines part of
4845-459: The celebration. The highest ever were in Salem, Massachusetts , with pyramids composed of as many as forty tiers of barrels. These made some of the tallest bonfires ever recorded. The custom flourished in the 19th and 20th centuries and is still practiced in some New England and northeastern towns. Independence Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic songs, such as " The Star-Spangled Banner " (the American national anthem ); " Columbia,
4930-420: The city in the form of the HealthLine . The project involved a total reconstruction of Euclid Avenue from Public Square to beyond University Circle (located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) east of downtown), and included bus-only lanes with center-median station boarding, priority signaling, and fast commute times. In addition to transit and road improvements, the transportation project also invested heavily in
5015-413: The complex. The project was funded by a 0.25 percent increase in Cuyahoga County sales tax. Permanent tenants include Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society , Philips Healthcare , GE Healthcare , Johnson Controls , the Cleveland Clinic , and University Hospitals . A multiphase, $ 500 million mixed-use redevelopment along the East Bank of the Flats is being developed and financed by
5100-401: The concrete and gravel on their land and replace it with grass, trees and other park amenities. Cleveland's Crooked River Skate Park will be built on 15,000 square feet of city owned land. It is located along the river and adjacent to the Cleveland Metroparks new Rivergate Park. The total cost is projected to be $ 758,000. Groundbreaking will occur in 2013. CSU's campus continues to undergo
5185-401: The corner of Euclid Avenue and East Ninth Street. The properties involved include the 29-story Ameritrust Tower , the attached 1010 Euclid Avenue building, the historic Cleveland Trust Company Building , and the so-called "P and H" buildings, located on the Prospect Avenue side of the complex. Additionally, two parking garages on the south side of Prospect Ave along East Ninth Street will anchor
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#17327797945145270-444: The corridor. In addition to the BRT line, the Downtown Cleveland Alliance funded a study on retail feasibility on the avenue, focusing on the area between CSU and Public Square. A $ 465 million Global Center for Health Innovation, previously known as the Medical Mart , and Cleveland Convention Center opened in the summer of 2013. The 1.1-million-square-foot campus consists of a 235,000-square-foot Global Center for Health Innovation and
5355-451: The county needs to expand in the future. A proposed hotel on the lower floors of the 29-story tower is being considered. Since 2015, the Cleveland Trust Company Rotunda and 1010 Euclid Avenue ground floor has housed a full-service Heinen's grocery store for downtown residents. Downtown Cleveland had the largest percent population growth in the 2010 Census for the entire city of Cleveland . Conversion of old office space into residential
5440-428: The district's buildings became vacant and abandoned. Bruce Madorsky and Dan "Daffy Dan" Gray were the first to see the potential in developing the area. Beginning in the 2010s, Madorsky and Gray began selling their investments in the district, creating the conditions for additional revitalization. In 2016, the Superior Arts District was formally split from the Campus District to "promote safety, growth, and vitality" in
5525-434: The east and west sides of the most populated downtown in Ohio . To the west, Superior Avenue connects to the Detroit Avenue extension which starts at the terminus of Superior, the Detroit-Superior Bridge that crosses over the Cuyahoga River into Ohio City . Detroit then runs through the entire west side of Cleveland, through the inner ring suburbs of Lakewood , Rocky River , the outer ring suburb of Westlake and on into
5610-639: The evening, at such places as parks, harbors, off of boats, sporting venues, fairgrounds, public shorelines, or town squares. Decorations (e.g., streamers, balloons, and clothing) are generally colored red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag , and many homes and businesses will decorate their properties with miniature American flags. The night before the Fourth was once the focal point of celebrations, marked by raucous gatherings, often incorporating bonfires as their highlight. In New England , towns competed to build towering pyramids, assembled from barrels and casks. They were lit at nightfall to usher in
5695-427: The evolution of transportation. A $ 33 million Greater Cleveland Aquarium opened on Jan 21, 2012, located at the FirstEnergy Powerhouse as the only freestanding aquarium in the state of Ohio . The aquarium takes up 70,000 square feet in the powerhouse's basement and contains over a million gallons of water in 42 tanks. The main feature of the aquarium is Marinescape's Seatube®, a 145-foot-long clear tunnel, known as
5780-410: The exurbs of Lorain County . To the east this main drag runs through the length of several downtown districts out into the St. Clair-Superior and Glenville neighborhoods of the city. It continues through the suburbs of East Cleveland , Cleveland Heights , and terminates as it dead ends into the eastside boulevard, Mayfield Road. Unlike the westside which is fairly straight as it follows closely to
5865-486: The former Playhouse Square Building, transforming it from an empty office building to One Playhouse Square, a downtown broadcast headquarters. Now known as the Idea Center, the facility includes high definition television studios, control rooms, radio studios, and performance space fronting Euclid Avenue, as well as a variety of high-tech business startups and other tenants located on the building's upper floors. Since 2005, Ideastream's broadcast properties have been located at
5950-434: The homes of the MLB Cleveland Guardians , NBA Cleveland Cavaliers , and AHL Cleveland Monsters . The Gateway complex was built on parking lots on the site of the former Central Market. The baseball stadium and basketball arena are connected to Tower City Center, and RTA 's rail transit system , via an enclosed walkway. The neighborhood includes retail, housing, and a large variety of restaurants. East 4th Street
6035-496: The largest and most fashionable shopping districts in the country, often compared to New York 's Fifth Avenue . Today, the buildings of the May Company, Taylor's, and Halle's are popular downtown apartment complexes, while the Higbee's building has been home to the Jack Cleveland Casino since 2012. Revitalization of Cleveland's Historic Gateway District began in the 1990s with the Gateway complex, which included construction of Progressive Field and Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse ,
6120-409: The most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to
6205-649: The other, from this time forward forever more. Adams's prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicized Declaration of Independence, rather than on July 2, the date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress. Historians have long disputed whether members of Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, even though Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Benjamin Franklin all later wrote that they had signed it on that day. Most historians have concluded that
6290-447: The parking aspect. The P and H buildings will be razed and the site will become the home of a new, eight-story Cuyahoga County headquarters building, in which the county will lease for 26 years. Building size is expected to be 220,000 square feet. The plan calls for creating 210 high-end apartments in the former office tower and part of the building at 1010 Euclid, although portions of the building will be retained as office space in case
6375-595: The population. The median household income was $ 54,834. Downtown's foreign-born population was 17.2% in 2019. Reinvestment in the area in the mid-1990s spurred a rebirth in Downtown. Between 2010 and 2014, Downtown Cleveland saw more than $ 4.5 billion in residential and commercial developments. As of 2000, 100,000 people worked in the district, which in 2012 contained more than 16 million square feet of rentable office space. The $ 197 million Euclid Corridor Transportation Project connected downtown, Midtown, and University Circle by introducing bus rapid transit (BRT) to
6460-414: The port west of the river and open up the area for housing and lakefront development. North Coast is also the former home of Cleveland Stadium . Cleveland Stadium was torn down after the former Cleveland Browns franchise left the city in 1995, and was replaced with FirstEnergy Stadium , which serves as the home of the reborn NFL football franchise. Cleveland Burke Lakefront Airport is located east of
6545-556: The project was cancelled after Ameritrust was purchased and merged into Key Bank , leaving that side of the square open to this day, with only a surface parking lot on the site. In the golden age of department store retail from the late 19th century to the 1980s, Cleveland's major stores extended from Public Square east along Euclid Avenue . They included Higbee's , Bailey's, the May Company , Taylor's , Halle's , and Sterling Lindner Davis , which collectively represented one of
6630-599: The shore line of Lake Erie , the east side pattern of Superior twists and winds its way through the streets and communities of Greater Cleveland . An address along Superior, especially downtown, is considered to be extremely exclusive, akin to Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles or Wall Street and/or Park Avenue in New York City . In fact, a number of important businesses, offices, and government institutions are located along Superior Avenue solely because this
6715-524: The storefronts. East 4th is also adjacent to the historic Cleveland Arcade , the first indoor shopping mall in the United States, built in 1890. Originally an early residential neighborhood, the Warehouse District was built into a warehousing and shipping neighborhood during the industrial rise of Cleveland, Within the past few decades, it has been converted again back into an entertainment, dining, and residential hub. The Warehouse District
6800-843: Was also the site of the final battle of the American Revolutionary War that was fought on Quebec soil in June 1776, the Battle of Trois-Rivières , which was also a part of the Continental Army's failed American Invasion of Quebec . Following a defeat at the hands of the British, the Continental Army retreated to Fort Saint-Jean in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu , Quebec, and then to Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga , New York, before permanently ceasing their invasion of Quebec in July 1776. In
6885-524: Was completed. Focusing primarily on lighting and signage, a centerpiece of a 4,600-piece LED crystal chandelier hangs over the Euclid Avenue and East 14th Street intersection 24-feet off the ground. According to the Guinness Book of World Records , it is the largest outdoor chandelier in the world. Other additions include four gateway signs spanning entry points, a large 1920s-era "Playhouse Square" sign at East 13th Street and Euclid Avenue intersection,
6970-450: Was decided that no civilian vehicular traffic should be allowed to traverse the park area. Public Square is the "hub" because all of the main streets in downtown jut out from this central greenery. To the east and west, Superior, to the north and south Ontario Street as all the north–south roads are Streets in Cleveland (which goes back to the 1906 Street Plan Decision, and diagonally to the southwest, Euclid Avenue . Superior Avenue connects
7055-601: Was fenced off and inaccessible to vehicles. In 1860, the Perry Monument , a memorial to Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry 's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie in the War of 1812 , was dedicated in the center of Public Square. In 1892, it was moved out of the square, which by then had the fences removed after lobbying by commercial interests. Public Square is also home to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument , which commemorates residents of Cuyahoga County who served in
7140-561: Was laid out by city founder Moses Cleaveland in 1796 and has remained largely unchanged. Based on the New England town square , it consists of a large open space, cut into quadrants by Ontario Street and Superior Avenue. Public Square is the symbolic heart of the city, and has hosted presidents, vast congregations of people, and a free annual 4th of July concert by the Cleveland Orchestra . At one time, Public Square
7225-604: Was renting in a three-story private home at 700 Market Street in Philadelphia , now known as the Declaration House, and within walking distance of Independence Hall . Congress debated and revised the wording of the Declaration, removing Jefferson's vigorous denunciation of King George III for importing the slave trade , finally approving it two days later on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail : The second day of July 1776, will be
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